Prelims 2013 • Paper 1 (GS) • Q.36

Prelims • Paper 1 (GS) • 2013 • Q.36

Indian Culture and Architecture

Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?

2013 Prelims • Paper 1 (GS)

Q.35 Q.37

Syllabus Connection

Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. (GS-I)

NCERT Connection

Ch.4: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings: Cultural Developments

History • Class 12 • Class 12 Themes of Indian History I

Ch.4: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings: Cultural Developments

History • Class 12 • Class 12 Themes of Indian History II

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